This Is What Starbucks Employees Really Get Paid

A fair salary is just the tip of the iceberg.

Fernando Vergara/ShutterstockWe all love Starbucks for their tasty coffee, friendly atmosphere, and the ever-changing rotation of Instagram-worthy unicorn drinks. But your admiration for the company shouldn’t stop and end there. The chain is socially conscious (they sell the most ethically sourced coffee in the industry) and treats its employees just as well as it treats its caffeine-craving customers.

According to Glassdoor, baristas at Starbucks typically make between $10 and $15 an hour. But hourly wages are hardly what makes this company so great to work for. Starbucks also offers healthcare benefits for both part- and full-time workers, along with 401(k) matching, and discounted stock options for company shares. Employees even get full tuition coverage through Arizona State University’s online degree program. That’s a great salary, great benefits, and the opportunity to get a great education on someone else’s dime.